Supplemental Draft: Georgia cornerback Paul Oliver
Safety is in a comfort zone
By Mike Reiss |
June 3, 2007
from The Boston Globe
The NFL will hold its annual supplemental draft in July, and this year's is likely to draw more attention than in the past because of Georgia cornerback Paul Oliver.
Oliver had planned to return to Georgia for his senior season, but poor grades left him academically ineligible, so he has applied for entry into the supplemental draft. The 6-foot, 205-pound Oliver likely would have been a first-day selection had he declared for April's draft, with scouts particularly impressed by his performance in the regular-season finale against Georgia Tech receiver Calvin Johnson (2 catches, 13 yards).
As for where Oliver will be selected in the supplemental draft, if he runs a solid 40-yard dash on his scheduled Pro Day workout June 20, he likely won't last past the third round.
Teams selecting a player in the supplemental draft lose that corresponding selection in the next year's regular draft, and clubs such as Dallas and New England -- which own two first-round picks each in 2008 -- might be more inclined to pull the trigger knowing they already have an additional choice.
Players coming out of the supplemental draft in recent years have a mixed history. The Bengals are thrilled with Virginia linebacker Ahmad Brooks (2006 third round), who projects to be a starter and looks like a steal, while USC defensive lineman Manny Wright (2005 fifth round) was waived by the Dolphins (three games played) and had a brief offseason stint with the Bills before he was waived again.
Nebraska offensive tackle/guard Chris Patrick (6-5, 312) has also applied for inclusion in the supplemental draft.
By Mike Reiss |
June 3, 2007
from The Boston Globe
The NFL will hold its annual supplemental draft in July, and this year's is likely to draw more attention than in the past because of Georgia cornerback Paul Oliver.
Oliver had planned to return to Georgia for his senior season, but poor grades left him academically ineligible, so he has applied for entry into the supplemental draft. The 6-foot, 205-pound Oliver likely would have been a first-day selection had he declared for April's draft, with scouts particularly impressed by his performance in the regular-season finale against Georgia Tech receiver Calvin Johnson (2 catches, 13 yards).
As for where Oliver will be selected in the supplemental draft, if he runs a solid 40-yard dash on his scheduled Pro Day workout June 20, he likely won't last past the third round.
Teams selecting a player in the supplemental draft lose that corresponding selection in the next year's regular draft, and clubs such as Dallas and New England -- which own two first-round picks each in 2008 -- might be more inclined to pull the trigger knowing they already have an additional choice.
Players coming out of the supplemental draft in recent years have a mixed history. The Bengals are thrilled with Virginia linebacker Ahmad Brooks (2006 third round), who projects to be a starter and looks like a steal, while USC defensive lineman Manny Wright (2005 fifth round) was waived by the Dolphins (three games played) and had a brief offseason stint with the Bills before he was waived again.
Nebraska offensive tackle/guard Chris Patrick (6-5, 312) has also applied for inclusion in the supplemental draft.
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